n-unknown wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.

Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.

[quote][p][bold]n-unknown[/bold] wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.[/p][/quote]Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.Robin Reliant

I think I'm going with the bus driver here. I know they are told by their bosses NOT to reverse and there are rules about it... in addition the bus driver was clearly using a lane marked Bus Lane regardless of who actually owns the land... and the bus driver in the end was the one to say "Sod this stupidity" and move anyway. It also looks like the delivery van got there second and has an easier reverse.

I think I'm going with the bus driver here. I know they are told by their bosses NOT to reverse and there are rules about it... in addition the bus driver was clearly using a lane marked Bus Lane regardless of who actually owns the land... and the bus driver in the end was the one to say "Sod this stupidity" and move anyway. It also looks like the delivery van got there second and has an easier reverse.pendulum

Echo make up the story as they go along! This really isn't news, but this was an unbranded lorry and actually didn't Evan park in Asda at all just drove out the other side after the bus moved out the way. A lot of time was waisted and the poor bus passengers time was waisted because of it but the lorry should have taken his head out his backside and just gone around like others have too, it's not like the bus can change Route, several busses were held up because of a stupid lorry driver.

Echo make up the story as they go along! This really isn't news, but this was an unbranded lorry and actually didn't Evan park in Asda at all just drove out the other side after the bus moved out the way. A lot of time was waisted and the poor bus passengers time was waisted because of it but the lorry should have taken his head out his backside and just gone around like others have too, it's not like the bus can change Route, several busses were held up because of a stupid lorry driver.tmbarry

i'm with the bus driver on this one, the amount of times i see lorries and cars driving in bus only areas and parked up in bus stops. why should people who promote green travel by using public transport have to put up with the selfishness of road users?!

i'm with the bus driver on this one, the amount of times i see lorries and cars driving in bus only areas and parked up in bus stops. why should people who promote green travel by using public transport have to put up with the selfishness of road users?!roger moore

I don't know how I sleep at night with such heinous crimes. All bus drivers in Pakistan are paedophiles I have learnt according to the Daily Mail and all lorry drivers are rapists according to Jeremy Clarkson.

[quote][p][bold]stopmoaning1[/bold] wrote:
Oh the excitement, I wish I'd have been there.[/p][/quote]I don't know how I sleep at night with such heinous crimes. All bus drivers in Pakistan are paedophiles I have learnt according to the Daily Mail and all lorry drivers are rapists according to Jeremy Clarkson.Bernard Fatsack

I care about rayleigh wrote:
Why should the bus reverse? It was in the bus lane, the lorry was in the wrong place.

From the article,

“Because the land outside the store is owned by Asda they can authorise people to use the bus lane, but Arriva did not know on this occasion. "

What part of that sentence do you not understand?

[quote][p][bold]I care about rayleigh[/bold] wrote:
Why should the bus reverse? It was in the bus lane, the lorry was in the wrong place.[/p][/quote]From the article,
“Because the land outside the store is owned by Asda they can authorise people to use the bus lane, but Arriva did not know on this occasion. "
What part of that sentence do you not understand?Steve H

This lorry driver sounds like several pieces short of a full load. Er- Buses Only - now what does that mean?? And how do all the other lorry drivers get in??? Why did this guy not follow them???

Well done to the bus driver for standing your ground against this idiot!!!

This lorry driver sounds like several pieces short of a full load. Er- Buses Only - now what does that mean?? And how do all the other lorry drivers get in??? Why did this guy not follow them???
Well done to the bus driver for standing your ground against this idiot!!!Sensible Man

Im with the asda lorry driver. Its an asda carpark and hes an asda lorry. So therefore if he wants to drive in the asda bus lane he can. Its private land so with the land owners permission he drive where he wants.

Im with the asda lorry driver. Its an asda carpark and hes an asda lorry. So therefore if he wants to drive in the asda bus lane he can. Its private land so with the land owners permission he drive where he wants.danger2013

I agree, I use Fortnum & Mason as Adas entrance always blocked with buss and lorries. Sounds like Dumb and Dumber should have had a duel to the death. The new japanese knot weed salad in Netto is worth tasting though..............
.....wheres my tablets......

[quote][p][bold]MilesBond[/bold] wrote:
This is why I shop at Waitrose.[/p][/quote]I agree, I use Fortnum & Mason as Adas entrance always blocked with buss and lorries. Sounds like Dumb and Dumber should have had a duel to the death. The new japanese knot weed salad in Netto is worth tasting though..............
.....wheres my tablets......Bernard Fatsack

danger2013 wrote:
Im with the asda lorry driver. Its an asda carpark and hes an asda lorry. So therefore if he wants to drive in the asda bus lane he can. Its private land so with the land owners permission he drive where he wants.

Er - DOH!!!
Where does it show on the lorry that it is an "ASDA" lorry?? If it was - why did this ASDA lorry driver not follow all the other Asda lorries down the correct route instead of stupidly going down a "Buses Only" lane??

Well done bus driver!!!! ASDA - get a grip!!!!

[quote][p][bold]danger2013[/bold] wrote:
Im with the asda lorry driver. Its an asda carpark and hes an asda lorry. So therefore if he wants to drive in the asda bus lane he can. Its private land so with the land owners permission he drive where he wants.[/p][/quote]Er - DOH!!!
Where does it show on the lorry that it is an "ASDA" lorry?? If it was - why did this ASDA lorry driver not follow all the other Asda lorries down the correct route instead of stupidly going down a "Buses Only" lane??
Well done bus driver!!!! ASDA - get a grip!!!!Sensible Man

danger2013 wrote:
Im with the asda lorry driver. Its an asda carpark and hes an asda lorry. So therefore if he wants to drive in the asda bus lane he can. Its private land so with the land owners permission he drive where he wants.

Er - DOH!!!
Where does it show on the lorry that it is an &quot;ASDA" lorry?? If it was - why did this ASDA lorry driver not follow all the other Asda lorries down the correct route instead of stupidly going down a "Buses Only" lane??

Well done bus driver!!!! ASDA - get a grip!!!!

The clue was in the story.

The Arriva bus driver and the Asda delivery man both refused to back down,

The asda lorry can go where he wants. Its asda and asda rules.
This was not a public highway

[quote][p][bold]Sensible Man[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]danger2013[/bold] wrote:
Im with the asda lorry driver. Its an asda carpark and hes an asda lorry. So therefore if he wants to drive in the asda bus lane he can. Its private land so with the land owners permission he drive where he wants.[/p][/quote]Er - DOH!!!
Where does it show on the lorry that it is an "ASDA" lorry?? If it was - why did this ASDA lorry driver not follow all the other Asda lorries down the correct route instead of stupidly going down a "Buses Only" lane??
Well done bus driver!!!! ASDA - get a grip!!!![/p][/quote]The clue was in the story.
The Arriva bus driver and the Asda delivery man both refused to back down,
The asda lorry can go where he wants. Its asda and asda rules.
This was not a public highwaydanger2013

Well - perhaps this matter should be raised with the very well-paid PCC Mr. Alston on 10 September on Canvey. (How DOES he spend all that massive salary????). He could also be asked about the disgusting behaviour witnessed over the weekend by a certain section of the population. Please ask him how many arrests were made and - if none - why none??

After all - Mr. Alston does get a frighteningly HUGE salary!! What on EARTH does he do for it????

Well - perhaps this matter should be raised with the very well-paid PCC Mr. Alston on 10 September on Canvey. (How DOES he spend all that massive salary????). He could also be asked about the disgusting behaviour witnessed over the weekend by a certain section of the population. Please ask him how many arrests were made and - if none - why none??
After all - Mr. Alston does get a frighteningly HUGE salary!! What on EARTH does he do for it????Sensible Man

danger2013 wrote:
Im with the asda lorry driver. Its an asda carpark and hes an asda lorry. So therefore if he wants to drive in the asda bus lane he can. Its private land so with the land owners permission he drive where he wants.

Er - DOH!!!
Where does it show on the lorry that it is an &quot;ASDA" lorry?? If it was - why did this ASDA lorry driver not follow all the other Asda lorries down the correct route instead of stupidly going down a "Buses Only" lane??

Well done bus driver!!!! ASDA - get a grip!!!!

The clue was in the story.

The Arriva bus driver and the Asda delivery man both refused to back down,

The asda lorry can go where he wants. Its asda and asda rules.
This was not a public highway

What a STUPID STUPID post!!!! Look at the photo - how could the bus driver know that this strange - geography - averse - lorry driver was a proper ASDA lorry? Lorry driver - please try and learn where lorries go and what "Buses Only" means!!! My God - its not hard!!!!

[quote][p][bold]danger2013[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Sensible Man[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]danger2013[/bold] wrote:
Im with the asda lorry driver. Its an asda carpark and hes an asda lorry. So therefore if he wants to drive in the asda bus lane he can. Its private land so with the land owners permission he drive where he wants.[/p][/quote]Er - DOH!!!
Where does it show on the lorry that it is an "ASDA" lorry?? If it was - why did this ASDA lorry driver not follow all the other Asda lorries down the correct route instead of stupidly going down a "Buses Only" lane??
Well done bus driver!!!! ASDA - get a grip!!!![/p][/quote]The clue was in the story.
The Arriva bus driver and the Asda delivery man both refused to back down,
The asda lorry can go where he wants. Its asda and asda rules.
This was not a public highway[/p][/quote]What a STUPID STUPID post!!!! Look at the photo - how could the bus driver know that this strange - geography - averse - lorry driver was a proper ASDA lorry? Lorry driver - please try and learn where lorries go and what "Buses Only" means!!! My God - its not hard!!!!Sensible Man

What's the point of the buses only sign very few people take any notice of it.
It's not enforceable any way as the Asda security can't read as it shows by them getting the bus to reverse.
Like most supermarket parking signage quite a few take no notice it.

What's the point of the buses only sign very few people take any notice of it.
It's not enforceable any way as the Asda security can't read as it shows by them getting the bus to reverse.
Like most supermarket parking signage quite a few take no notice it.the25man

I know this cut through well as I live there. The general rule seems to be that you can use it as long as a bus doesn't want to come out or go in. That whole system is flawed since the poor people in Nth Shoebury have a ridiculous task to get into North Shoebury Road without driving all the way round to Elm Road or going through the Asda car park. On this occasion the bus driver was 100% right. The lorry, Asda or not, had no right to block the bus. Arriva drivers are much maligned yet do their best. They are not allowed to reverse except in an emergency. The prunes that drive vans all day don't give a t*ss for anyone anyway. Strange though that while waiting for a bus yesterday at 1.0 p.m 12 buses came into Asda but in half an hour only one left. I missed an important meeting with my bank!

I know this cut through well as I live there. The general rule seems to be that you can use it as long as a bus doesn't want to come out or go in. That whole system is flawed since the poor people in Nth Shoebury have a ridiculous task to get into North Shoebury Road without driving all the way round to Elm Road or going through the Asda car park. On this occasion the bus driver was 100% right. The lorry, Asda or not, had no right to block the bus. Arriva drivers are much maligned yet do their best. They are not allowed to reverse except in an emergency. The prunes that drive vans all day don't give a t*ss for anyone anyway. Strange though that while waiting for a bus yesterday at 1.0 p.m 12 buses came into Asda but in half an hour only one left. I missed an important meeting with my bank!Nelly99

Robin Reliant wrote:
Many Bus Drivers are miserable gits, there are a few exceptions and they know who they are.

Do you ever have a day off, (Dogmessinleigh). You can change your name but your stupid repetative posts are wearing thin. Every story there you are first comment and several through the day. Get a,life you silly fool. And think twice before you start hurling abuse at fellow posters. We are all entitled to an opinion but not you! (divi).

[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
Many Bus Drivers are miserable gits, there are a few exceptions and they know who they are.[/p][/quote]Do you ever have a day off, (Dogmessinleigh). You can change your name but your stupid repetative posts are wearing thin. Every story there you are first comment and several through the day. Get a,life you silly fool. And think twice before you start hurling abuse at fellow posters. We are all entitled to an opinion but not you! (divi).Nelly99

n-unknown wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.

Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.

They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth!

[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]n-unknown[/bold] wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.[/p][/quote]Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.[/p][/quote]They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth!Nelly99

I agree, I use Fortnum &amp; Mason as Adas entrance always blocked with buss and lorries. Sounds like Dumb and Dumber should have had a duel to the death. The new japanese knot weed salad in Netto is worth tasting though..............

.....wheres my tablets......

This Ada sounds good. Where is it?

[quote][p][bold]Bernard Fatsack[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]MilesBond[/bold] wrote:
This is why I shop at Waitrose.[/p][/quote]I agree, I use Fortnum & Mason as Adas entrance always blocked with buss and lorries. Sounds like Dumb and Dumber should have had a duel to the death. The new japanese knot weed salad in Netto is worth tasting though..............
.....wheres my tablets......[/p][/quote]This Ada sounds good. Where is it?Nelly99

I agree, I use Fortnum &amp; Mason as Adas entrance always blocked with buss and lorries. Sounds like Dumb and Dumber should have had a duel to the death. The new japanese knot weed salad in Netto is worth tasting though..............

.....wheres my tablets......

Sure you don't mean Mace stores and not Fortnum and Masons Bern.?

maybe they could of had a duel pushing each vehicle to the limits getting the wheels to spin the strongest vehicle wins.

[quote][p][bold]Bernard Fatsack[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]MilesBond[/bold] wrote:
This is why I shop at Waitrose.[/p][/quote]I agree, I use Fortnum & Mason as Adas entrance always blocked with buss and lorries. Sounds like Dumb and Dumber should have had a duel to the death. The new japanese knot weed salad in Netto is worth tasting though..............
.....wheres my tablets......[/p][/quote]Sure you don't mean Mace stores and not Fortnum and Masons Bern.?
maybe they could of had a duel pushing each vehicle to the limits getting the wheels to spin the strongest vehicle wins.Robin Reliant

n-unknown wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.

Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.

They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth!

What are you on about you fool, why did he reverse when he is not allowed to then? i get it you are a miserable bus driver, if you ain't you don't half sound like one.

[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]n-unknown[/bold] wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.[/p][/quote]Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.[/p][/quote]They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth![/p][/quote]What are you on about you fool, why did he reverse when he is not allowed to then? i get it you are a miserable bus driver, if you ain't you don't half sound like one.Robin Reliant

Nose to nose two geniuses sat
As the blood in their veins gathered yet more fat
Sitting all day like a member in the big house
Neither giving way like a light stunned grouse
Bus losing fares, lorry shows no cares
Bus gives up, lorry delivers its wares

Nose to nose two geniuses sat
As the blood in their veins gathered yet more fat
Sitting all day like a member in the big house
Neither giving way like a light stunned grouse
Bus losing fares, lorry shows no cares
Bus gives up, lorry delivers its waresNow listen for I have something to say

n-unknown wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.

Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.

They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth!

What are you on about you fool, why did he reverse when he is not allowed to then? i get it you are a miserable bus driver, if you ain't you don't half sound like one.

check YOUR facts first, there is NO law on reversing a bus, its not illegal and the traffic police would not fine a bus driver for doing so, its just something stubborn drivers say when they get in a predicament as they presume non bus drivers wouldn't know any differance,for starters reversing is part of the psv test d*ckhead.

[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]n-unknown[/bold] wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.[/p][/quote]Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.[/p][/quote]They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth![/p][/quote]What are you on about you fool, why did he reverse when he is not allowed to then? i get it you are a miserable bus driver, if you ain't you don't half sound like one.[/p][/quote]check YOUR facts first, there is NO law on reversing a bus, its not illegal and the traffic police would not fine a bus driver for doing so, its just something stubborn drivers say when they get in a predicament as they presume non bus drivers wouldn't know any differance,for starters reversing is part of the psv test d*ckhead.Robin Reliant

n-unknown wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.

Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.

They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth!

What are you on about you fool, why did he reverse when he is not allowed to then? i get it you are a miserable bus driver, if you ain't you don't half sound like one.

check YOUR facts first, there is NO law on reversing a bus, its not illegal and the traffic police would not fine a bus driver for doing so, its just something stubborn drivers say when they get in a predicament as they presume non bus drivers wouldn't know any differance,for starters reversing is part of the psv test d*ckhead.

God, you are so stupid not to mention persistent. There is a crossing right behind where the bus stopped. Can you imagine what would be said had he backed up and ran someone over. Of course the bus can go backwards and it may well be part of the test but with zero visibilty they are advised not to reverse except in an emergency, and this wasn't. Just some knob in a van who couldn't be bothered to drive round. As for being miserable the drivers probably respond to you being a moaning old git. I have found them friendly and helpful. Oh and there is no need to sign your post!

[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]n-unknown[/bold] wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.[/p][/quote]Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.[/p][/quote]They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth![/p][/quote]What are you on about you fool, why did he reverse when he is not allowed to then? i get it you are a miserable bus driver, if you ain't you don't half sound like one.[/p][/quote]check YOUR facts first, there is NO law on reversing a bus, its not illegal and the traffic police would not fine a bus driver for doing so, its just something stubborn drivers say when they get in a predicament as they presume non bus drivers wouldn't know any differance,for starters reversing is part of the psv test d*ckhead.[/p][/quote]God, you are so stupid not to mention persistent. There is a crossing right behind where the bus stopped. Can you imagine what would be said had he backed up and ran someone over. Of course the bus can go backwards and it may well be part of the test but with zero visibilty they are advised not to reverse except in an emergency, and this wasn't. Just some knob in a van who couldn't be bothered to drive round. As for being miserable the drivers probably respond to you being a moaning old git. I have found them friendly and helpful. Oh and there is no need to sign your post!Nelly99

bob64 wrote:
The biggest story here is the last sentence &quot;nobody ... was unavailable for comment" shocking proof reading again Echo.

I saw this too, so If nobody was unavailable to comment, that suggests that there should be plenty of comments. Where are then please Echo? I would love to read them.

[quote][p][bold]bob64[/bold] wrote:
The biggest story here is the last sentence "nobody ... was unavailable for comment" shocking proof reading again Echo.[/p][/quote]I saw this too, so If nobody was unavailable to comment, that suggests that there should be plenty of comments. Where are then please Echo? I would love to read them.Leighdweller

Obviously bus and lorry drivers have to be very careful reversing. That's why there was a problem. You would think that the one with the least number of hazards behind could have reversed, maybe assisted by the driver of the other?

ASDA at Shoebury don't answer letters when you write to the management so I'm not surprised they have unsuitable traffic arrangements

ASDA shouldn't have signs they don't follow themselves
Obviously bus and lorry drivers have to be very careful reversing. That's why there was a problem. You would think that the one with the least number of hazards behind could have reversed, maybe assisted by the driver of the other?
ASDA at Shoebury don't answer letters when you write to the management so I'm not surprised they have unsuitable traffic arrangementsgingerfox

n-unknown wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.

Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.

They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth!

How do buses get out of Basildon Bus Station?????

Answer, they REVERSE!!!

[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]n-unknown[/bold] wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.[/p][/quote]Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.[/p][/quote]They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth![/p][/quote]How do buses get out of Basildon Bus Station?????
Answer, they REVERSE!!!Steve H

I live in a private close where I have a sign saying residents parking only. Now often I have visitors, workmen or deliveries and they park in my residents only space.

By the logic on this thread I shouldn't allow that.

It's my private land, that I own, I can do what the hell I like with it.

If Asda wish to give permission to a driver of theirs to drive on their private land than they can.

I live in a private close where I have a sign saying residents parking only. Now often I have visitors, workmen or deliveries and they park in my residents only space.
By the logic on this thread I shouldn't allow that.
It's my private land, that I own, I can do what the hell I like with it.
If Asda wish to give permission to a driver of theirs to drive on their private land than they can.Steve H

It's like Chinese whispers on here!
Echo stated this is an Asda lorry... THAT FACT IS WRONG!
The man claimed he was an Asda man to the bus driver... He was not! Asda vans are marked for advertising but not just that Asda didn't receive or were due to receive any deliveres at that time. This driver didn't deliver anything he came through the bus lane and just drove out the other side. Asda land is private and arriva bus company and Asda delivery drivers (not lorrys) have access. Asda lorries (that actually work for Asda!) are only really supposed to used the other entrance and will park where the vans for home shopping park. The bus driver asked security for help, because this stuck up lorry driver couldn't be bothered to reverse, he was rude from the beginning and the buses were backed up so the bus driver moved because he was late for his route not because he was forced too.

Might I suggest that echo get all facts straight before publishing what is nothing but there version of a story.

It's like Chinese whispers on here!
Echo stated this is an Asda lorry... THAT FACT IS WRONG!
The man claimed he was an Asda man to the bus driver... He was not! Asda vans are marked for advertising but not just that Asda didn't receive or were due to receive any deliveres at that time. This driver didn't deliver anything he came through the bus lane and just drove out the other side. Asda land is private and arriva bus company and Asda delivery drivers (not lorrys) have access. Asda lorries (that actually work for Asda!) are only really supposed to used the other entrance and will park where the vans for home shopping park. The bus driver asked security for help, because this stuck up lorry driver couldn't be bothered to reverse, he was rude from the beginning and the buses were backed up so the bus driver moved because he was late for his route not because he was forced too.
Might I suggest that echo get all facts straight before publishing what is nothing but there version of a story.tmbarry

From my understanding, any vehicle reversing onto a main road must have someone at the back of, to assist , a Bus Must have assistance when reversing when carrying passengers, besides which how many people have nearly been knocked down by various vehicles, mainly cars using the Bus Lane, who then is at fault if a vehicle other than a Bus Hits a person in the Bus Lane, the whole thing is a Mockery , when cars can use this at will.
Why put up signs Buses only?

From my understanding, any vehicle reversing onto a main road must have someone at the back of, to assist , a Bus Must have assistance when reversing when carrying passengers, besides which how many people have nearly been knocked down by various vehicles, mainly cars using the Bus Lane, who then is at fault if a vehicle other than a Bus Hits a person in the Bus Lane, the whole thing is a Mockery , when cars can use this at will.
Why put up signs Buses only?skyh

n-unknown wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.

Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.

They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth!

How do buses get out of Basildon Bus Station?????

Answer, they REVERSE!!!

I didn't say buses couldn't reverse! Read the post properly. Obviously a bus can go backwards. I said the drivers aren't allowed to reverse without supervison except in an emergency. How do I know? Because an Arriva driver told me.

[quote][p][bold]Steve H[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]n-unknown[/bold] wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.[/p][/quote]Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.[/p][/quote]They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth![/p][/quote]How do buses get out of Basildon Bus Station?????
Answer, they REVERSE!!![/p][/quote]I didn't say buses couldn't reverse! Read the post properly. Obviously a bus can go backwards. I said the drivers aren't allowed to reverse without supervison except in an emergency. How do I know? Because an Arriva driver told me.Nelly99

n-unknown wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.

Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.

They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth!

How do buses get out of Basildon Bus Station?????

Answer, they REVERSE!!!

I didn't say buses couldn't reverse! Read the post properly. Obviously a bus can go backwards. I said the drivers aren't allowed to reverse without supervison except in an emergency. How do I know? Because an Arriva driver told me.

Have you ever been to Southend bus station?

If you want to see buses reversing when full of passengers look where the no1 going to Rayleigh stops and watch every bus reverse to get round the no1 bus standing there

[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Steve H[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]n-unknown[/bold] wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.[/p][/quote]Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.[/p][/quote]They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth![/p][/quote]How do buses get out of Basildon Bus Station?????
Answer, they REVERSE!!![/p][/quote]I didn't say buses couldn't reverse! Read the post properly. Obviously a bus can go backwards. I said the drivers aren't allowed to reverse without supervison except in an emergency. How do I know? Because an Arriva driver told me.[/p][/quote]Have you ever been to Southend bus station?
If you want to see buses reversing when full of passengers look where the no1 going to Rayleigh stops and watch every bus reverse to get round the no1 bus standing thereI See It All

Obviously bus and lorry drivers have to be very careful reversing. That's why there was a problem. You would think that the one with the least number of hazards behind could have reversed, maybe assisted by the driver of the other?

ASDA at Shoebury don't answer letters when you write to the management so I'm not surprised they have unsuitable traffic arrangements

Yes, you are right about Asda. They aren't keen on responding to complaints or suggestions. I once took back 5 trolleys left on our estate and the manager they sent out when I complained,(Jamie),s
aid he didn't care what happened to the trolleys. Their entrance is now an obstacle course of old cr*p like tents, bikes, old clothes and that awful greenhouse. About as welcoming as a cold bath. Sorry, got off the subject a bit there but they have a monopoly and don't really care. As for Arriva I find their customer service and complaints very helpful and they always respond should you feel the need to complain. But that bit of road seriously needs a re-think.

[quote][p][bold]gingerfox[/bold] wrote:
ASDA shouldn't have signs they don't follow themselves
Obviously bus and lorry drivers have to be very careful reversing. That's why there was a problem. You would think that the one with the least number of hazards behind could have reversed, maybe assisted by the driver of the other?
ASDA at Shoebury don't answer letters when you write to the management so I'm not surprised they have unsuitable traffic arrangements[/p][/quote]Yes, you are right about Asda. They aren't keen on responding to complaints or suggestions. I once took back 5 trolleys left on our estate and the manager they sent out when I complained,(Jamie),s
aid he didn't care what happened to the trolleys. Their entrance is now an obstacle course of old cr*p like tents, bikes, old clothes and that awful greenhouse. About as welcoming as a cold bath. Sorry, got off the subject a bit there but they have a monopoly and don't really care. As for Arriva I find their customer service and complaints very helpful and they always respond should you feel the need to complain. But that bit of road seriously needs a re-think.Nelly99

n-unknown wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.

Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.

They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth!

How do buses get out of Basildon Bus Station?????

Answer, they REVERSE!!!

I didn't say buses couldn't reverse! Read the post properly. Obviously a bus can go backwards. I said the drivers aren't allowed to reverse without supervison except in an emergency. How do I know? Because an Arriva driver told me.

Have you ever been to Southend bus station?

If you want to see buses reversing when full of passengers look where the no1 going to Rayleigh stops and watch every bus reverse to get round the no1 bus standing there

I See It All: Yes I know where you mean, right at the bottom. I,ve never known a One do that but I don't use that bus a lot. At least not at that point. Maybe it is different in a bus depot. It was a One driver who told me he wasn't allowed to reverse. Caulfield Rd in Shoebury is a council estate. They can't afford to buy their own houses but they all have cars that they park on the road. The poor One drivers have a hell of a job trying to get a bus down there. In this instance they are not allowed to reverse. AND yes before another half-wit says it.."I know buses can go backwards"!

[quote][p][bold]I See It All[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Steve H[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]n-unknown[/bold] wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.[/p][/quote]Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.[/p][/quote]They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth![/p][/quote]How do buses get out of Basildon Bus Station?????
Answer, they REVERSE!!![/p][/quote]I didn't say buses couldn't reverse! Read the post properly. Obviously a bus can go backwards. I said the drivers aren't allowed to reverse without supervison except in an emergency. How do I know? Because an Arriva driver told me.[/p][/quote]Have you ever been to Southend bus station?
If you want to see buses reversing when full of passengers look where the no1 going to Rayleigh stops and watch every bus reverse to get round the no1 bus standing there[/p][/quote]I See It All: Yes I know where you mean, right at the bottom. I,ve never known a One do that but I don't use that bus a lot. At least not at that point. Maybe it is different in a bus depot. It was a One driver who told me he wasn't allowed to reverse. Caulfield Rd in Shoebury is a council estate. They can't afford to buy their own houses but they all have cars that they park on the road. The poor One drivers have a hell of a job trying to get a bus down there. In this instance they are not allowed to reverse. AND yes before another half-wit says it.."I know buses can go backwards"!Nelly99

n-unknown wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.

Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.

They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth!

How do buses get out of Basildon Bus Station?????

Answer, they REVERSE!!!

I didn't say buses couldn't reverse! Read the post properly. Obviously a bus can go backwards. I said the drivers aren't allowed to reverse without supervison except in an emergency. How do I know? Because an Arriva driver told me.

Have you ever been to Southend bus station?

If you want to see buses reversing when full of passengers look where the no1 going to Rayleigh stops and watch every bus reverse to get round the no1 bus standing there

I See It All: Yes I know where you mean, right at the bottom. I,ve never known a One do that but I don't use that bus a lot. At least not at that point. Maybe it is different in a bus depot. It was a One driver who told me he wasn't allowed to reverse. Caulfield Rd in Shoebury is a council estate. They can't afford to buy their own houses but they all have cars that they park on the road. The poor One drivers have a hell of a job trying to get a bus down there. In this instance they are not allowed to reverse. AND yes before another half-wit says it..&quot;I know buses can go backwards"!

I must of hit a nerve, i knew it, you are or where a bus driver a miserable and boring one at that.

[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]I See It All[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Steve H[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]n-unknown[/bold] wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.[/p][/quote]Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.[/p][/quote]They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth![/p][/quote]How do buses get out of Basildon Bus Station?????
Answer, they REVERSE!!![/p][/quote]I didn't say buses couldn't reverse! Read the post properly. Obviously a bus can go backwards. I said the drivers aren't allowed to reverse without supervison except in an emergency. How do I know? Because an Arriva driver told me.[/p][/quote]Have you ever been to Southend bus station?
If you want to see buses reversing when full of passengers look where the no1 going to Rayleigh stops and watch every bus reverse to get round the no1 bus standing there[/p][/quote]I See It All: Yes I know where you mean, right at the bottom. I,ve never known a One do that but I don't use that bus a lot. At least not at that point. Maybe it is different in a bus depot. It was a One driver who told me he wasn't allowed to reverse. Caulfield Rd in Shoebury is a council estate. They can't afford to buy their own houses but they all have cars that they park on the road. The poor One drivers have a hell of a job trying to get a bus down there. In this instance they are not allowed to reverse. AND yes before another half-wit says it.."I know buses can go backwards"![/p][/quote]I must of hit a nerve, i knew it, you are or where a bus driver a miserable and boring one at that.Robin Reliant

n-unknown wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.

Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.

They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth!

What are you on about you fool, why did he reverse when he is not allowed to then? i get it you are a miserable bus driver, if you ain't you don't half sound like one.

check YOUR facts first, there is NO law on reversing a bus, its not illegal and the traffic police would not fine a bus driver for doing so, its just something stubborn drivers say when they get in a predicament as they presume non bus drivers wouldn't know any differance,for starters reversing is part of the psv test d*ckhead.

God, you are so stupid not to mention persistent. There is a crossing right behind where the bus stopped. Can you imagine what would be said had he backed up and ran someone over. Of course the bus can go backwards and it may well be part of the test but with zero visibilty they are advised not to reverse except in an emergency, and this wasn't. Just some knob in a van who couldn't be bothered to drive round. As for being miserable the drivers probably respond to you being a moaning old git. I have found them friendly and helpful. Oh and there is no need to sign your post!

Zero visibilty, on a bus full of glass all-round ? just shows how exceptional lorry drivers are then even ones with 18 wheels manage it extremely well, you sound a bit silly suppose someone has to though.

[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Nelly99[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Robin Reliant[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]n-unknown[/bold] wrote:
So the bus driver said he could not legally reverse the bus, but did it anyway? Jobsworth.[/p][/quote]Yes he lost face over it, bet he was minging for the rest of the day, well more so than usual, either one could have been the 'man' of the day and done the right thing and worked round it.[/p][/quote]They are NOT allowed to reverse d*ckhead. Check your facts before running your mouth![/p][/quote]What are you on about you fool, why did he reverse when he is not allowed to then? i get it you are a miserable bus driver, if you ain't you don't half sound like one.[/p][/quote]check YOUR facts first, there is NO law on reversing a bus, its not illegal and the traffic police would not fine a bus driver for doing so, its just something stubborn drivers say when they get in a predicament as they presume non bus drivers wouldn't know any differance,for starters reversing is part of the psv test d*ckhead.[/p][/quote]God, you are so stupid not to mention persistent. There is a crossing right behind where the bus stopped. Can you imagine what would be said had he backed up and ran someone over. Of course the bus can go backwards and it may well be part of the test but with zero visibilty they are advised not to reverse except in an emergency, and this wasn't. Just some knob in a van who couldn't be bothered to drive round. As for being miserable the drivers probably respond to you being a moaning old git. I have found them friendly and helpful. Oh and there is no need to sign your post![/p][/quote]Zero visibilty, on a bus full of glass all-round ? just shows how exceptional lorry drivers are then even ones with 18 wheels manage it extremely well, you sound a bit silly suppose someone has to though.Robin Reliant

danger2013 wrote:
Im with the asda lorry driver. Its an asda carpark and hes an asda lorry. So therefore if he wants to drive in the asda bus lane he can. Its private land so with the land owners permission he drive where he wants.

How was the bus driver to know that it is an Asda lorry (no signs on the lorry)? Anyway it doesnt matter that it is an Asda lorry. The lane is marked 'bus lane' which means for buses to use only regardless of the lorry being an Asda lorry. What next, auntie Ann or cousin William using the bus lane because they know Charlie who is a supervisor at Asda and he gave them permision? This rule is in place to keep the buses moving!

[quote][p][bold]danger2013[/bold] wrote:
Im with the asda lorry driver. Its an asda carpark and hes an asda lorry. So therefore if he wants to drive in the asda bus lane he can. Its private land so with the land owners permission he drive where he wants.[/p][/quote]How was the bus driver to know that it is an Asda lorry (no signs on the lorry)? Anyway it doesnt matter that it is an Asda lorry. The lane is marked 'bus lane' which means for buses to use only regardless of the lorry being an Asda lorry. What next, auntie Ann or cousin William using the bus lane because they know Charlie who is a supervisor at Asda and he gave them permision? This rule is in place to keep the buses moving!chuckieboy

I care about rayleigh wrote:
Why should the bus reverse? It was in the bus lane, the lorry was in the wrong place.

From the article,

“Because the land outside the store is owned by Asda they can authorise people to use the bus lane, but Arriva did not know on this occasion. &quot;

What part of that sentence do you not understand?

It doesn't matter what asda say. It's a bus lane. The lorry should not have been there.

[quote][p][bold]Steve H[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]I care about rayleigh[/bold] wrote:
Why should the bus reverse? It was in the bus lane, the lorry was in the wrong place.[/p][/quote]From the article,
“Because the land outside the store is owned by Asda they can authorise people to use the bus lane, but Arriva did not know on this occasion. "
What part of that sentence do you not understand?[/p][/quote]It doesn't matter what asda say. It's a bus lane. The lorry should not have been there.steve077

As a coach driver in the north east of Scotland l would like to give my views on this, first of all coaches are not allowed to reverse on roads if they have passengers on board, they must have someone directing them, the visibility from a coach is nothing like that of a lorry, the wing mirrors are very small in relation to the visible distance, lorries have many rear facing lenses which give a different view whist reversing , this is why you see warnings stating if you cannot see my mirrors l cannot see you on the back of long vehicles.
Finally their is one very major difference between a bus driver and a coach driver, a bus driver stops at bus stops, whilst a coach driver stops at hotels !!!!

As a coach driver in the north east of Scotland l would like to give my views on this, first of all coaches are not allowed to reverse on roads if they have passengers on board, they must have someone directing them, the visibility from a coach is nothing like that of a lorry, the wing mirrors are very small in relation to the visible distance, lorries have many rear facing lenses which give a different view whist reversing , this is why you see warnings stating if you cannot see my mirrors l cannot see you on the back of long vehicles.
Finally their is one very major difference between a bus driver and a coach driver, a bus driver stops at bus stops, whilst a coach driver stops at hotels !!!!The Macduffian

I care about rayleigh wrote:
Why should the bus reverse? It was in the bus lane, the lorry was in the wrong place.

From the article,

“Because the land outside the store is owned by Asda they can authorise people to use the bus lane, but Arriva did not know on this occasion. &quot;

What part of that sentence do you not understand?

It doesn't matter what asda say. It's a bus lane. The lorry should not have been there.

Are you thick?

Asda can do what they like with it, it is THEIR land.

[quote][p][bold]steve077[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Steve H[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]I care about rayleigh[/bold] wrote:
Why should the bus reverse? It was in the bus lane, the lorry was in the wrong place.[/p][/quote]From the article,
“Because the land outside the store is owned by Asda they can authorise people to use the bus lane, but Arriva did not know on this occasion. "
What part of that sentence do you not understand?[/p][/quote]It doesn't matter what asda say. It's a bus lane. The lorry should not have been there.[/p][/quote]Are you thick?
Asda can do what they like with it, it is THEIR land.Steve H

The Macduffian wrote:
As a coach driver in the north east of Scotland l would like to give my views on this, first of all coaches are not allowed to reverse on roads if they have passengers on board, they must have someone directing them, the visibility from a coach is nothing like that of a lorry, the wing mirrors are very small in relation to the visible distance, lorries have many rear facing lenses which give a different view whist reversing , this is why you see warnings stating if you cannot see my mirrors l cannot see you on the back of long vehicles.
Finally their is one very major difference between a bus driver and a coach driver, a bus driver stops at bus stops, whilst a coach driver stops at hotels !!!!

I suggest you pay a visit to Basildon, at the Bus Station there the buses pull in front first into the bays and then reverse out, with passengers on. Coaches stop there too.

Shocking eh?

Before you say roads, the Bus Station has unrestricted public access 24 hours a day (ie. No barriers), therefore in the eyes of the law it is 'the road'.

[quote][p][bold]The Macduffian[/bold] wrote:
As a coach driver in the north east of Scotland l would like to give my views on this, first of all coaches are not allowed to reverse on roads if they have passengers on board, they must have someone directing them, the visibility from a coach is nothing like that of a lorry, the wing mirrors are very small in relation to the visible distance, lorries have many rear facing lenses which give a different view whist reversing , this is why you see warnings stating if you cannot see my mirrors l cannot see you on the back of long vehicles.
Finally their is one very major difference between a bus driver and a coach driver, a bus driver stops at bus stops, whilst a coach driver stops at hotels !!!![/p][/quote]I suggest you pay a visit to Basildon, at the Bus Station there the buses pull in front first into the bays and then reverse out, with passengers on. Coaches stop there too.
Shocking eh?
Before you say roads, the Bus Station has unrestricted public access 24 hours a day (ie. No barriers), therefore in the eyes of the law it is 'the road'.Steve H

The Macduffian wrote:
As a coach driver in the north east of Scotland l would like to give my views on this, first of all coaches are not allowed to reverse on roads if they have passengers on board, they must have someone directing them, the visibility from a coach is nothing like that of a lorry, the wing mirrors are very small in relation to the visible distance, lorries have many rear facing lenses which give a different view whist reversing , this is why you see warnings stating if you cannot see my mirrors l cannot see you on the back of long vehicles.
Finally their is one very major difference between a bus driver and a coach driver, a bus driver stops at bus stops, whilst a coach driver stops at hotels !!!!

I suggest you pay a visit to Basildon, at the Bus Station there the buses pull in front first into the bays and then reverse out, with passengers on. Coaches stop there too.

Shocking eh?

Before you say roads, the Bus Station has unrestricted public access 24 hours a day (ie. No barriers), therefore in the eyes of the law it is 'the road'.

Lets put this one to bed , the area is designated Basildon Bus Station, operated by first group, on behalf of the council, in April 2014, the council increased the charges to 19p per stand use, which lasts 6 minutes, it is therefore a private area, their are no public facilities in the bus station, they are on the concourse which is designated a different area, passengers are only allowed access to the stands by way of gate entrances, and not allowed access to the bus area, under the rules, when buses reverse from the stand they, should beep their horn and observe other vehicles, and obey staff working in the area, l feel if a pedestrian was injured they might be charge with trespass

[quote][p][bold]Steve H[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]The Macduffian[/bold] wrote:
As a coach driver in the north east of Scotland l would like to give my views on this, first of all coaches are not allowed to reverse on roads if they have passengers on board, they must have someone directing them, the visibility from a coach is nothing like that of a lorry, the wing mirrors are very small in relation to the visible distance, lorries have many rear facing lenses which give a different view whist reversing , this is why you see warnings stating if you cannot see my mirrors l cannot see you on the back of long vehicles.
Finally their is one very major difference between a bus driver and a coach driver, a bus driver stops at bus stops, whilst a coach driver stops at hotels !!!![/p][/quote]I suggest you pay a visit to Basildon, at the Bus Station there the buses pull in front first into the bays and then reverse out, with passengers on. Coaches stop there too.
Shocking eh?
Before you say roads, the Bus Station has unrestricted public access 24 hours a day (ie. No barriers), therefore in the eyes of the law it is 'the road'.[/p][/quote]Lets put this one to bed , the area is designated Basildon Bus Station, operated by first group, on behalf of the council, in April 2014, the council increased the charges to 19p per stand use, which lasts 6 minutes, it is therefore a private area, their are no public facilities in the bus station, they are on the concourse which is designated a different area, passengers are only allowed access to the stands by way of gate entrances, and not allowed access to the bus area, under the rules, when buses reverse from the stand they, should beep their horn and observe other vehicles, and obey staff working in the area, l feel if a pedestrian was injured they might be charge with trespassThe Macduffian

Now listen for I have something to say wrote:
Nose to nose two geniuses sat
As the blood in their veins gathered yet more fat
Sitting all day like a member in the big house
Neither giving way like a light stunned grouse
Bus losing fares, lorry shows no cares
Bus gives up, lorry delivers its wares

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[quote][p][bold]Now listen for I have something to say[/bold] wrote:
Nose to nose two geniuses sat
As the blood in their veins gathered yet more fat
Sitting all day like a member in the big house
Neither giving way like a light stunned grouse
Bus losing fares, lorry shows no cares
Bus gives up, lorry delivers its wares[/p][/quote].sesibollox

Sensible Man wrote:
This lorry driver sounds like several pieces short of a full load. Er- Buses Only - now what does that mean?? And how do all the other lorry drivers get in??? Why did this guy not follow them???

Well done to the bus driver for standing your ground against this idiot!!!

But he didn't stand his ground...he reversed! Idiot!

[quote][p][bold]Sensible Man[/bold] wrote:
This lorry driver sounds like several pieces short of a full load. Er- Buses Only - now what does that mean?? And how do all the other lorry drivers get in??? Why did this guy not follow them???
Well done to the bus driver for standing your ground against this idiot!!![/p][/quote]But he didn't stand his ground...he reversed! Idiot!ThisYear

I care about rayleigh wrote:
Why should the bus reverse? It was in the bus lane, the lorry was in the wrong place.

From the article,

“Because the land outside the store is owned by Asda they can authorise people to use the bus lane, but Arriva did not know on this occasion. &quot;

What part of that sentence do you not understand?

It doesn't matter what asda say. It's a bus lane. The lorry should not have been there.

Are you thick?

Asda can do what they like with it, it is THEIR land.

Now you seem to be getting the gist...Remember DF?

[quote][p][bold]Steve H[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]steve077[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Steve H[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]I care about rayleigh[/bold] wrote:
Why should the bus reverse? It was in the bus lane, the lorry was in the wrong place.[/p][/quote]From the article,
“Because the land outside the store is owned by Asda they can authorise people to use the bus lane, but Arriva did not know on this occasion. "
What part of that sentence do you not understand?[/p][/quote]It doesn't matter what asda say. It's a bus lane. The lorry should not have been there.[/p][/quote]Are you thick?
Asda can do what they like with it, it is THEIR land.[/p][/quote]Now you seem to be getting the gist...Remember DF?ThisYear

Steve H wrote:
I live in a private close where I have a sign saying residents parking only. Now often I have visitors, workmen or deliveries and they park in my residents only space.

By the logic on this thread I shouldn't allow that.

It's my private land, that I own, I can do what the hell I like with it.

If Asda wish to give permission to a driver of theirs to drive on their private land than they can.

"it's my private land, that I own, I can do what the hell I like with it."

Au contraire

October 19 2011.

[quote][p][bold]Steve H[/bold] wrote:
I live in a private close where I have a sign saying residents parking only. Now often I have visitors, workmen or deliveries and they park in my residents only space.
By the logic on this thread I shouldn't allow that.
It's my private land, that I own, I can do what the hell I like with it.
If Asda wish to give permission to a driver of theirs to drive on their private land than they can.[/p][/quote]"it's my private land, that I own, I can do what the hell I like with it."
Au contraire
October 19 2011.ThisYear

The drivers for ASDA are purposely awkward and always moody, they'll often pull up for their delivery and just sit in their cab expecting someone to get them, rather than go to the back of the trailer, where they need to be.
Even if he is allowed to use the lane he could have pulled to the side to let the bus pass without any of this happening.

The drivers for ASDA are purposely awkward and always moody, they'll often pull up for their delivery and just sit in their cab expecting someone to get them, rather than go to the back of the trailer, where they need to be.
Even if he is allowed to use the lane he could have pulled to the side to let the bus pass without any of this happening.FireMane